NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a single direct comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER: the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. In this workload, the RTX 5070 SUPER scores 2690, while the RTX 4060 scores 2302. The delta is -14.4% from the perspective of the RTX 4060, meaning the RTX 5070 SUPER leads by that margin. This is a substantial gap in a modern DX12 benchmark that stresses both rasterization and compute performance.

Looking at the broader benchmark data, the RTX 4060 has a much larger set of recorded results. Its average benchmark score across all tests is 17639, which places it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs in the database. The RTX 5070 SUPER, by contrast, has only one recorded benchmark result, and its average score is 2690, placing it in the 18th percentile. This percentile discrepancy is notable: the RTX 5070 SUPER sits in a lower percentile because the database currently has fewer data points for it, not because its raw performance is inferior. The single 3DMark Steel Nomad result shows it clearly outperforms the RTX 4060 in that specific test.

The RTX 4060’s nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (avg score 17666, delta -0.2%), the AMD Radeon 780M (avg score 17588, delta 0.3%), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (avg score 17551, delta 0.5%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (avg score 17509, delta 0.7%). These deltas are all within a single percentage point, indicating that the RTX 4060’s average score is tightly clustered with these older or integrated parts. The RTX 5070 SUPER’s nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M (avg score 2664, delta 1%), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (avg score 2662, delta 1.1%), the Intel Arc Pro B50 (avg score 2660, delta 1.1%), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 (avg score 2645, delta 1.7%). These are all much older or lower-end parts, which suggests the RTX 5070 SUPER’s single score is being compared against a very different performance tier, likely due to limited data.

The head-to-head record is 0 wins for the RTX 4060 and 1 win for the RTX 5070 SUPER. That single win is decisive in the 3DMark Steel Nomad test, where the RTX 5070 SUPER delivers roughly 14.4% more performance. Given that Steel Nomad is a demanding DX12 test, this margin indicates a real performance advantage for the newer card in modern workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different generations and architectures. The RTX 4060 uses the AD107 chip, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, part of the GeForce 40-series. The RTX 5070 SUPER uses the GB205 chip, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, part of the GeForce 50-series. Both are manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process node, and their transistor densities are nearly identical: 118.9 million transistors per square millimeter for the RTX 4060, and 118.3 million for the RTX 5070 SUPER.

The transistor counts and die sizes differ significantly. The RTX 4060 has 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die. That is roughly 64% more transistors on a 65% larger die, which explains the substantial increase in compute resources.

The RTX 4060 has 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 6400 shading units, 200 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. That is more than double the shading units, more than double the TMUs, and 67% more ROPs. The RTX 4060 has 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has 50 RT cores and 200 tensor cores. Again, the newer card roughly doubles the ray tracing and tensor core counts.

Clock speeds are also higher on the RTX 5070 SUPER. The base clock is 2325 MHz versus 1830 MHz, and the boost clock is 2512 MHz versus 2460 MHz. The memory subsystem is a major differentiator. The RTX 4060 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with 2125 MHz memory clock and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5070 SUPER uses 18 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, with 1750 MHz memory clock and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. The bandwidth advantage is roughly 2.5x, and the capacity advantage is 10 GB.

The pixel rate and texture rate reflect these differences. The RTX 4060 delivers 118.1 GPixel/s and 236.2 GTexel/s. The RTX 5070 SUPER delivers 201.0 GPixel/s and 502.4 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 15.11 TFLOPS for the RTX 4060 and 32.15 TFLOPS for the RTX 5070 SUPER, with FP16 at the same rates (1:1) for both. That is more than double the raw compute throughput.

The power profiles differ as well. The RTX 4060 has a TDP of 115 W and uses a single 12-pin connector, with a suggested PSU of 300 W. The RTX 5070 SUPER has a TDP of 275 W and uses a single 16-pin connector, with no suggested PSU listed in the database. Both cards are dual-slot, and both are 40 mm wide. The RTX 4060 is 240 mm long and 111 mm tall, while the RTX 5070 SUPER is 245 mm long and 115 mm tall. The bus interface differs: the RTX 4060 uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while the RTX 5070 SUPER uses PCIe 5.0 x16.

Display outputs also differ. The RTX 4060 offers 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The RTX 5070 SUPER offers 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5070 SUPER wins in the only direct head-to-head benchmark recorded, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, with a 14.4% lead. This test is a modern, demanding workload that benefits from higher shader counts, more memory bandwidth, and faster clocks, all of which favor the newer card. For any user running DX12 games or compute-heavy applications, the RTX 5070 SUPER delivers measurably higher performance in this specific measurement.

The RTX 4060, however, has a much larger body of benchmark data. Its average score of 17639 across multiple tests shows it is a well-rounded performer in the database, sitting at the 61st percentile. It scores 95057 in Geekbench OpenCL, 48643 in Geekbench Vulkan, and 19545 in Passmark G3D. It also has scores for older DirectX versions: 236 in Passmark DirectX 9, 175 in DirectX 11, 103 in DirectX 10, and 76 in DirectX 12. The Passmark GPU compute score is 9213, and the G2D score is 1037.

The RTX 5070 SUPER’s single score of 2690 in 3DMark Steel Nomad cannot be directly compared to those other tests, so the RTX 4060 retains the advantage in terms of verified multi-test coverage. For legacy DirectX workloads, the RTX 4060 has documented scores, whereas the RTX 5070 SUPER has none. This means the RTX 4060 is the only one of the two with proven performance in older API environments, based on the available data.

In terms of power efficiency, the RTX 4060 uses 115 W compared to 275 W for the RTX 5070 SUPER. The RTX 4060 delivers its performance at less than half the power draw, which is an advantage in constrained environments. The RTX 5070 SUPER, however, delivers more than double the FP32 throughput (32.15 TFLOPS versus 15.11 TFLOPS) and more than double the texture rate (502.4 GTexel/s versus 236.2 GTexel/s), so its higher power consumption buys substantially more compute.

Memory capacity and bandwidth are clear wins for the RTX 5070 SUPER. With 18 GB of GDDR7 and 672.0 GB/s, it has 10 GB more memory and roughly 2.5x the bandwidth of the RTX 4060’s 8 GB GDDR6 at 272.0 GB/s. For large textures, high-resolution assets, or data-heavy compute, the RTX 5070 SUPER is the better equipped card.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher score in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER scores 2690, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 scores 2302. The RTX 5070 SUPER leads by 14.4%.

Q: What are the memory sizes and types for each card?

A: The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 18 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: How do the transistor counts compare?

A: The RTX 4060 has 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die. The newer card has roughly 64% more transistors.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The RTX 4060 has a TDP of 115 W. The RTX 5070 SUPER has a TDP of 275 W. The RTX 4060 uses less than half the power of the RTX 5070 SUPER.

Q: Which card has more shading units and RT cores?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER has 6400 shading units and 50 RT cores. The RTX 4060 has 3072 shading units and 24 RT cores. The RTX 5070 SUPER has more than double the shading units and more than double the RT cores.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each card?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 2690. The RTX 4060 has multiple recorded tests, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has only one.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly shows the RTX 5070 SUPER is the faster card in the one direct comparison available. Its 14.4% lead in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 is a significant margin, and its architectural specifications support that result. With 6400 shading units, 50 RT cores, 32.15 TFLOPS FP32, and 672.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, the RTX 5070 SUPER is built to outperform the RTX 4060 in modern workloads. The RTX 4060, with 3072 shading units, 24 RT cores, 15.11 TFLOPS, and 272.0 GB/s, is a lower-tier part in every measured compute aspect.

The RTX 4060 does hold advantages in power efficiency and verified test coverage. At 115 W, it draws less than half the power of the RTX 5070 SUPER’s 275 W, making it suitable for systems with modest power budgets. Its multiple benchmark scores, including Geekbench OpenCL at 95057 and Passmark G3D at 19545, show a broad range of validated performance across different APIs and test types. The RTX 5070 SUPER currently has only a single recorded benchmark, so its behavior in other workloads is not yet documented in the database.

The production statuses differ as well. The RTX 4060 is end-of-life, while the RTX 5070 SUPER is active. The RTX 4060 was released in 2023 and has a launch MSRP of 299 USD. The RTX 5070 SUPER has a release date at the end of 2025 and no launch MSRP recorded.

For users prioritizing raw performance in a modern DX12 test, the RTX 5070 SUPER is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For users prioritizing lower power consumption and a broader set of verified benchmark results, the RTX 4060 has documented strengths. The RTX 5070 SUPER’s higher memory capacity (18 GB versus 8 GB) and bandwidth (672.0 GB/s versus 272.0 GB/s) make it more suitable for memory-intensive applications. The RTX 4060’s lower TDP and existing multi-test scores make it a known quantity in less demanding scenarios. The data does not support a single universal winner; it supports a performance winner in the RTX 5070 SUPER and an efficiency winner in the RTX 4060.